🎬 Film · English

The Social Dilemma (N/A)

Name: The Social Dilemma
Director: Jeff Orlowski
Genre: documentary film, drama film
Duration: 94 min
Cast: Shoshana Zuboff, Justin Rosenstein, Kara Hayward, Skyler Gisondo, Aza Raskin

⏱ 94 min documentary film drama film

Plot

2020 film directed by Jeff Orlowski

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Why Watch This

The Social Dilemma lifts the veil on the opaque algorithms that drive our online habits, pairing hard‑hitting interviews with tech insiders and unsettling dramatizations that bring abstract data into everyday life. It forces viewers to confront the personal and societal costs of a hyper‑connected world.

Best For

Tech skeptics, Documentary lovers, Social media users, Parents, Policy wonks, Thoughtful binge‑watchers

The CinePearl Take

Orlowski’s direction is razor‑sharp, letting the stark testimonies of Tristan Harris, Jaron Lanier, and others drive the narrative while the scripted family scenes provide a relatable, if unsettling, anchor. The pacing oscillates between rapid‑fire data revelations and slower, reflective moments, keeping the audience engaged without feeling overwhelmed. The film’s biggest triumph is its ability to translate complex tech ethics into emotionally resonant storytelling, even if some dramatizations feel a touch heavy‑handed.

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Cast & Crew

Director: Jeff Orlowski
Cast: Shoshana Zuboff, Justin Rosenstein, Kara Hayward, Skyler Gisondo, Aza Raskin, Vincent Kartheiser, Jaron Lanier, Tristan Harris, Cathy O'Neil
Writer: Vickie Curtis, Jeff Orlowski

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